Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome as an Etiology of Obstructive Uropathy

• Main Authors: Creticus P. Marak (Author), Amit Chopra (Author), Narendrakumar Alappan (Author), Ana M. Ponea (Author), Achuta K. Guddati (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an iatrogenic complication of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) protocols performed in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. Overstimulation of the ovaries results in the overproduction of vasoactive cytokines and mediators by the ov...